See beyond
the quotation.
Your independent technical partner for transformer buyers purchasing from China.
Supplier capability. Production visibility. Test evidence.
Clarity before your next critical decision.
NOT PROJECT EVIDENCE
Match material records and component evidence to the approved purchase specification.
The factory makes
the promises.
We examine
the evidence.
A polished quotation does not answer the questions your engineering and procurement teams need resolved.
Can this factory meet your specification?
Establish the manufacturing entity, relevant capability and gaps between the quotation and your requirements.
What is changing during production?
Review material evidence, agreed milestones and deviations while corrective action is still possible.
What remains open before release?
Connect unit identification, test records and unresolved findings to your next payment or acceptance decision.
Engaged by the buyer. No supplier commissions.
Your team retains payment and acceptance authority.
At the decision
that matters now.
Start with a defined question.
Extend coverage as the order progresses.
A better-informed commitment.
A documented risk register, evidence gaps and recommended conditions before you commit to the supplier.
- Manufacturing identity and relevant capability
- Specification and quotation review
- Pre-deposit questions and missing evidence
A technical report.
A practical next step.
Every material finding linked to its evidence, implication and recommended action. Clear enough for procurement. Specific enough for engineering.
Decision
brief.
ILLUSTRATIVE FORMATNOT CLIENT EVIDENCE
Resolve the material discrepancy and obtain unit-linked test records before the next payment milestone.
Start with your next
critical milestone.
A clear fee. An agreed technical scope.
No payment at enquiry.
Production Gate Review
For an order approaching a payment, inspection or acceptance milestone. A focused independent review of the evidence supporting that decision.
01Factory Evidence CheckReview a supplier’s claims before moving forward.$8,000/ engagement
Manufacturing identity, relevant capability, evidence gaps and a next-step brief.
Discuss this engagement ↗02Manufacturer QualificationEvaluate a manufacturing partner for repeat orders.$30,000/ engagement
Agreed factory, process and quality-system assessment; qualification findings and an action plan.
Discuss this engagement ↗03Production PartnershipMaintain visibility while your order is being built.$9,000/ month
Agreed milestone monitoring, evidence review, deviation tracking and progress reporting.
Discuss this engagement ↗04FAT SupportPlan and review the factory acceptance test.$20,000/ engagement
Agreed FAT planning, witnessing support, unit-linked test review and an open-issue register.
Discuss this engagement ↗05Portfolio AgreementA defined programme for repeat transformer buyers.$180,000/ year
Agreed suppliers, orders, technical support, capacity and reporting cadence.
Discuss this engagement ↗Published fees apply to an agreed scope. Travel, additional specialist requirements and extra work are quoted separately where applicable. The proposal names the technical lead and confirms access, deliverables and schedule.
Questions
before commitment.
When should we involve Arcaveo?
Before your next consequential commitment: supplier selection, deposit, production payment, FAT, acceptance or shipment. An order already in production can be reviewed against a defined milestone.
Do you work for the manufacturer?
No. Arcaveo is engaged and paid by the buyer. We do not take supplier commissions.
What should we share first?
Your transformer type or rating, order stage, supplier if selected, destination and next decision date. A short description is enough for the initial enquiry. Detailed specifications are requested after confidentiality and scope are agreed.
Does this certify the transformer?
No. The work is a scoped independent assessment, not product certification, a safety guarantee or a substitute for the buyer’s engineering acceptance process. Findings depend on the evidence and access available.
What happens if you find a critical issue?
We document the evidence, explain the implication and recommend an action, condition, hold or escalation. Your team decides whether to pay, accept or release the order.
Can you guarantee delivery or performance?
No. Arcaveo provides evidence and recommendations within the agreed scope. Manufacturing, delivery, certification, customs and payment authority remain with the responsible parties.
What do you need
to know before
you commit?
Share your order context and next milestone. We’ll assess the fit and propose a defined technical scope.
No payment at enquiry.
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